However, the expensive treatment like dental, eyes and prescribed medicine is not covered under the OHIP card. Lastly, the employment insurance in Ontario covers the unemployed laborers who used to work for the companies. The EI refers those workers who apply for the layoff from work. However, according to the Peel region survey, EI insurance in Ontario receives less EI advantageous than the average unemployed worker in remains of Canada. According to the Peel region (2015) study just “22% of unemployed
Kuujjuaq Airport Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) is a small regional airport serving the community of Kuujjuaq in the far north of Quebec. This arctic destination is the largest community in Nunavik, making it the perfect home base to experience Arctic Canada without giving up too many modern amenities. Located on the banks of the Koksoak River, Kuujjuaq is one of the best places in the world for arctic char and Atlantic salmon fishing, and is surrounded by stunning landscapes and pristine wilderness. Before
The landform of the current Thousand Islands National Park was created in two stages; the folding of the Frontenac Axis which created an ancient mountain range which is an extension of the Canadian Shield to the Adirondack Mountains in New York, and the continental glaciation erosion that scraped and rounded the tops of the mountain range. During the receding of the glacier, a channel was carved out to the Great Lakes basin, where the dammed water and meltwater of the glacier filled the channel now
WHITE HURRICANE November gales are a curse on the Great Lakes. In 1835, a storm was said to have "swept the lakes clear of sail." Lake Erie was blasted by 60 mph winds on November 22 and 23, 1874. On Nov. 25, 1905 a November gale sank or stranded more than 16 ships. On Nov 11, 1940 (Armistice Day Storm) a storm wrecked 12 vessels. The giant bulk carrier Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a November
inhabitants lived or migrated throughout what is known today as the Great Lakes Region. This region includes lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, & Erie as well as surrounding U.S. state territories including Michigan, a significant portion of Wisconsin, small portions of Minnesota & Indiana, a small part of Illinois and the Canadian providence of Ontario toward the north. In terms of chronological dates, this paper will analyze the quaternary period, specifically the “Holocene epoch from 8000
Toronto is one of the most populous and largest cities of Canada. It is provincial capital of Ontario and is known for its cultural diversity, entertainment, financial and business areas with an array of sightseeing. The city of Toronto is situated in Southern Ontario along the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The major attractions in Toronto makes it one of the top travel destinations in the world. The Following are the Top Must-See Attractions in Toronto, Canada Recreational Places Recreational
Air Canada Centre was essentially considered as a sporting stadium positioned in the southern part of Downtown District Toronto, Ontario in Canada. Since its completion, it has revolutionized a number of concerts due to its accessible ground floor as well as multiple restaurants in and out the play ground. Air Canada Centre has 665,000 square meters in size whereby its initial ownership was headed by Canadian businessperson John Bitove. In essence, John Bitove involved in several entities in Canada
the Native American tribes, the “Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas that stretched from east to west across upstate New York” (Snow 1). Together the Iroquois numbered over 90,000 people that spread across what is now New York, southern Ontario, and some parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Quebec. One remarkable and critical tribe of the Iroquois Nation are the Mohawks Indians, also called the Kanienkehaka.
(Curry. p.242-243) Satire is defined as a genre in which the author attacks some object, using his means of wit or humour that is either fantastic or absurd. In the case of Sunshine Sketches, Leacock's target is a fictitious small town in southern Ontario, which could be, and often is, compared to all other small towns across the country. Leacock immerses the reader amidst a collection of ordinary characters who become extraordinary due to Leacock's grasp of the comedy within human nature and
heartland's manufactured goods. The demographic and economic characteristics of Canada's heartland are that it contains over 50% of the nation's population and 70% of its manufacturing industries in only 14% of the nation's area. Canada's heartland is southern Ontario and Quebec stretching from Quebec City to Windsor. This heartland, occupying the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, coincides with several favourable physical characteristics such as fertile Class 1 and 2 soils in addition to humid continental
purchased with help from the Ontario government, produces the Dash-8 series of airplanes. The Dash-8 has had its production rate increased to 48 planes a year with about 81 on order. Modified versions of the Dash-8 are in the works that could enable an even bigger increase in production. Bombardier has cut costs and increased the profit margin at de Havilland to improve profitability. Bombardier will likely exercise the option to buy the remaining 49% from the Ontario government. The outlook for the
French-Canadian Nationalism For nearly two centuries the inhabitants of New France lived their day to day lives under the French Regime. The colony of New France was shaped by such institutions as the Catholic Church, and the seigneural system. After the Conquest of 1763, the inhabitants of New France now found themselves under the control of the British monarch. However, the life for the inhabitants of New France, virtually remained unchanged. It was not until the American Revolution
Canadian identity has always been difficult to define. This definition is essential in order to evaluate theatre in Canada. French Canadians appear to have no difficulty in establishing their own identity, both on and off the stage, as they share a distinct tradition. We, as English-Canadians, have continued to define ourselves by reference to what we are not, American, rather than in terms of our own national history and tradition. For English Canadians, this tradition comes not from the nation
“My sins of omission and commission I do not deny; but I trust that it may be said of me in the ultimate issue, ‘Much is forgiven because he loved much’, for I have loved my country with a passionate love.” - John Alexander Macdonald Sir John Alexander MacDonald was the first prime minister of Canada, and he was truly a “founding father” and “nation builder”. When one is to look back at the history of Canada, one will find that the man have done countless things for the country he is passionate
In the article titled “The Manitoba Land Question, 1870-1882” Sprague argues that the federal government was largely responsible for failing to properly address Metis Land claims. Sprague believes the Canadian government purposefully mismanaged and controlled Metis land organization to further its agenda. He also argues that the Canadian government did not hold up its constitutional obligation as per the Manitoba Act. Lastly Sprague suggests that newly introduced laws opened doors for settlers and
Nationalism is defined as love of your country. The basis for Canada’s national love of country is focused around three main ideas; devotion, sacrifice and willingness to die. These characteristics are displayed in the play Billy Bishop Goes to War. Thousands of young men were shipped off to war with these three great qualities. Billy Bishop was among those thousands and was an outstanding World War One pilot who displayed the three key qualities that our national love is based upon throughout the
Stakeholder Analysis Employees ・Compensation Canadian Tire rewards employees who contribute to them. Further, Canadian Tire offers sufficient welfare and training for employees (Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, 2009, p9). Canadian Tire meets employees’ compensation. One report of Canadian Tire says that almost every employee is willing to support Canadian Tire’s success (Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, 2009, p9). ・Opportunity Canadian Tire offers some opportunities to each employee to discover
The Canadian Magazine Dispute began when Canada’s attempts to protect its culture through the production of magazines turned into a trade dispute with the United States. Canada tried to protect their culture through magazine production by establishing tariffs and prohibitions on foreign magazines. This caused American magazine producers to begin creating split-run editions of Canadian magazines. In 1995, Canada raised taxes on spilt-run publications which violated the World Trade Organization’s
there was no actual league for softball, unlike her male counterparts. So she helped to create the Provincial Women’s Softball Union of Québec, she served as the president. This league is a huge deal, currently many softball players in Quebec and Ontario alike have played under them, either on a team or a tournament. This league was revolutionary at its time, it allowed many girls from all over Quebec to finally participate in softball. The PWSUQ was one way Fanny established herself in the community
Article 1 The article “CTV News anchor Paul Bliss suspended following sexual misconduct allegations” discusses, how “an award-winning CTV reporter and anchor, has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations made Friday by a former network employee of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.” (Isai, 2018) The article also discusses how Bridget Brown decided to publish the news and why she finally decided to come out it after 12 years of being silent about it. Similarities There are two